Training Course “Coordination of Complex Projects”
15 May 2006 - 15 May 2006
Austria
Many scientific projects are very complex and require a special know-how. People involved in complex projects must have a good understanding and knowledge of the state-of-the-art project management tools and coordination methodologies.
The following topics will be covered
• Special requirements of complex projects: Examples from R&D projects
• Definition of project goals
• Importance of feasibility studies
• Project life cycle of R&D projects
• Importance of project reviews
• Project management & coordination tools
- Work breakdown structure and work package definitions
- Development philosophy and strategy
- Make-or-buy policy
- Cost projection and margins for uncertainties
- Earned value concept
- Communication and information system
• Project Management Office (PMO)
The course is designed for research managers and administrators, scientists, engineers, technical and administrative staff involved in projects. The aim is to provide the necessary knowledge and skills required by project managers and project staff of complex projects.
Further information is available at http://www.earma.org(opens in new window) or from Rudolf Woeste rudolf.woeste@ftu.fzk.de
Date: 15 May 2006
Course fee: 345 EUR for EARMA members. The fee includes tuition, documentation, morning coffees, buffet lunches, afternoon teas and refreshment drinks. Non-EARMA members will be charged an additional EARMA Individual Membership fee of 150 EUR along with the course fee (total 495 EUR).
Venue: AAAA-Hotelwelt Kuebler, Bismarckstr. 37-43, D-76133 Karlsruhe, Germany
Rooms are available in AAAA-Hotelwelt Kübler, Karlsruhe at a special rate of 71 EUR per night (standard single, B&B) http://www.hotel-kuebler.de(opens in new window)
To book a place simply email your personal details to rudolf.woeste@ftu.fzk.de or go to http://www.fortbildung.fzk.de(opens in new window) for online booking, keyword "Complex Projects".
The following topics will be covered
• Special requirements of complex projects: Examples from R&D projects
• Definition of project goals
• Importance of feasibility studies
• Project life cycle of R&D projects
• Importance of project reviews
• Project management & coordination tools
- Work breakdown structure and work package definitions
- Development philosophy and strategy
- Make-or-buy policy
- Cost projection and margins for uncertainties
- Earned value concept
- Communication and information system
• Project Management Office (PMO)
The course is designed for research managers and administrators, scientists, engineers, technical and administrative staff involved in projects. The aim is to provide the necessary knowledge and skills required by project managers and project staff of complex projects.
Further information is available at http://www.earma.org(opens in new window) or from Rudolf Woeste rudolf.woeste@ftu.fzk.de
Date: 15 May 2006
Course fee: 345 EUR for EARMA members. The fee includes tuition, documentation, morning coffees, buffet lunches, afternoon teas and refreshment drinks. Non-EARMA members will be charged an additional EARMA Individual Membership fee of 150 EUR along with the course fee (total 495 EUR).
Venue: AAAA-Hotelwelt Kuebler, Bismarckstr. 37-43, D-76133 Karlsruhe, Germany
Rooms are available in AAAA-Hotelwelt Kübler, Karlsruhe at a special rate of 71 EUR per night (standard single, B&B) http://www.hotel-kuebler.de(opens in new window)
To book a place simply email your personal details to rudolf.woeste@ftu.fzk.de or go to http://www.fortbildung.fzk.de(opens in new window) for online booking, keyword "Complex Projects".